My Dear Kind and Wonderful Friend

I love this saying.  It is in our All Holiday's Set. This is stamp in Black Stazon and with some of our satin ribbon a flower punched with the bo ho blossoms punch, add a black brad  it makes a stunning card.  The Scallop Square duo die that is found in the new Summer Mini catalog makes the perfect frame.  I added the polka dot embossing folder.  Black and Pink Pirouette are great color combo.  If you'll be attending one of my card classes in May you'll be making sets of these.

Lillie up date

The last week it has rain and rained and then it rained again.  over a foot of rain has fallen.  I put Sunglasses on Lillie hoping the Sun would shine.  She is so fun.. she will let you do what ever and she is just "cool" with it.  

My Son Dillon was home and she lets him pick her up and carry her around.  Hope this makes you Smile today!  Good news is that on rainy days it feels like it's a Sunny day when you Stamp something!

Fabulous Florets

 WOW This is such an easy but really has an impact!  This new set Fabulous Florets set in the Summer Mini Catalog, Available to order May 1st.  There is also Designer Series paper Beyond the Garden that has Wild Wassabi, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific point and Tangerine Tango.  I chose this sheet and matched up the colors  Wild wassabi and Mellon Mambo.  Love how this turned out.  

Stamped and Cut the flower out and popped it up with stampin Dimensionals 

Strength and Hope

You should have your new Summer Mini Catalog by now!  This Set Strength and Hope is one of my Favs!  As I said "One"...  I took the sample they had in the mini and make it my own.

 I used the Two Tags die with my Big Shot and stamped images in Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze and Mellon Mambo.  I didn't have the designer paper so I used card stock for the back ground.

 Added some sponging and pearls and I love how it turned out.   If you have not signed up for my Class, Still a few seats still open, Love to have you come and Stamp with me

Stampin' for a Cause

Stampin' for a Cause!

In a few days you will be receiving by mail the new Summer Mini Catalog!  You will find fun summer sets and accessories in the new Mini Catalog. 

 You saw on my Class Calendar the 'Strength and Hope" Class.  There is a BEAUTIFUL Set on the last page of the Mini and the set (Strength and Hope) is a set that Stampin' Up! as designated as a set that they will be donating $2 for each set to the  Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide.  This is versatile as it does not have to be used just for breast cancer but will make great cards for any time you want to send out some “Hope” to those you love!

In This class you will make three projects with your new stamp-set that will be here waiting for you when you arrive along with all the supplies to make your project.

This Class will include this Stamp-set. 

Clear Mount Class $18.00

Wood Mount Class $23.00

This Class will be held here at my home on Monday Evening June 13th.  Deadline for this Class will be May 30th.

There is a limit to 12 in this Class.  It will be fun to get the new stamp-set and know that part of your set will go toward BCRF.  If you'd like to attend.  Email me and then mail your Check to me at 1114 Mt Mission Road.

Tabletop Paper Cutter

Did you know?

Cuts card stock without fraying it

 Very precise

 Has safety blade

 Trimmer measures 17-3/8" x 7-1/8" x 2-3/4"

 Detachable measuring arm and handle can be stored in the back storage area

 Trimmer blade is made of hardened stainless steel

Trimmer is made of ABS plastic Trimmer handle is covered in santoprene rubber

The safety blade has a 5-year guarantee.

I Cut card stock for several years with out this and it has rocked my world ever since I make this investment!  If you are looking for a great value and what I think is the best paper cutter on the market.  You have found it here!

Item number 106959  Only $45.95

I also have our Standard paper Cutter,  Here are some things you might not know about it.

Lightweight personal paper cutter 12" cutting length

 Measures widths up to 15-1/2"

 Unique design provides straight and precise cuts Includes 2 cutting blades

Swing-out arm for easy measuring Aluminum surface on cutting platform marked for accurate measurement Replacement cutting and scoring blades sold separately

Cutting & Scoring Blade Refill includes one cutting blade and one scoring blade Cutting Blade Refills include 2 cutting blades

This is my main source for Scoring!  These are two great tools you will want to add to your Stampin' Supplies! Standard paper cutter 104152 $24.95

Cutting and scoring blade refil $5.95

Cutting blad only refils (2) $5.95

These items are found on page 199 of the Idea Book and Catalog

Storage

Turn to page 204 in your Idea Book and Catalog.  See those Big Shot Die Storage boxes!  They are THE BEST!  The Large box shown here will hold your long dies and also...

 Your Bigz dies turned the other way!   They also come with the inserts which honestly I took mine out and use them for other things.  These boxes are easy to stack and look really nice in your Stampin' Space

 The Small Die Box is for the sizzlets Clearlits and embosslits dies  I did keep the insert in there they stand up nicely and you can see the names of your die for quick reference!  Don't you love your BIg Shot!  These Big Shot Storage boxes are a the best way I have found to keep my dies organized.

Small Die box $14.95, item number 122219

Medium Box $17.95 item number 122220

Large Box $24.95 item number 122221

Simply Adorned Class

Simply Adorned Charms are like Lockets- They open up so you can insert your custom Stamped images.  The Frame Surrounds tempered beveled glass on the front and flat glass on the back.  There’s Glass on both sides of the charm, so you can display and image on one side or both.  You can create a custom heirloom piece that you’ll never want to change, or you can swap artwork or photos in and out, depending on your mood and your wardrobe!

I am having a Simply Adorned Class on Saturday May 7^th (just in time for Mother’s Day) 10am at my home/Studio.

 This class will include the 1 x 1 ¼ Charm and 5 inserts that you will make and take with you the day of the class.   This Class is $25 and includes all materials including your Simply Adorned Charm. If you’d like to add the 24” Chain add $12.00 to the $25.

This is a product-based class so to hold your spot and to order the charms your Check or Credit Card will hold your spot.

 This is limited to 12 in the class and the deadline for this is Friday April 22^nd (that is just three days from today)

Several of you have been asking for this class.  I’m excited to have you join me to make your mini art for your Simply Adorned Charm.

Mail your Check

1114 Mt Mission Road

Metropolis, IL 62960

Poppy Seed Chicken

 YUM!  This was served to me at a knitting retreat I attended (thanks Maurene!)  It is a Paula Dean recipe.  So I ask Mom to make it for Stamp Camp and this was our monthly recipe.  Each month we add a 6x6 recipe card to our album!  

Poppy Seed Chicken Recipe Card

Stamp Set: Always

Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White,

Paisley Petals DSP (available NOW will be in the New Catalog) $9.95 with an additional $20 purchase!

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Paper Snips, Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin Dimensionals 

A Pixie Bunny

bunny ears multiplying 

 Ahhh!  He is so cute!  That is what I said when I first saw him.  Earlene Flint brought this share to our demo meeting this past month and so I decided to do him for camp!    She found it on the Stampin' Connection ( a site just for demo's) and made it her own and this is my version.  How cool it is to have all these resources.

He would also be cute with a pencil instead of a pixie stick!  

Pixie Stick Bunny Punch

Card Stock: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Bashful Blue, Basic Black

Ink:  Black Stampin’ Write Marker

Accessories: 1 3/8-x5/8 oval, 1 ¾ x 7/8 oval, full heart Decorative label XL, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack, Scoring Blade, Stampin dimensionals, Mini Glue dots & Crop a Dile (this will punch through all those layers like butter!  You will love having a crop a dile.

Holder for Pixie Stick is Cut 1”X 8 ½”, Score 1” from top to bottom.  You will have ½ left over that should be at the tail of the bunny.

It's the little things

 As long as I can remember I have loved notebooks.  all kinds.  In fact I love any and all paper things.  I could spend hours in an office supply store..  These little notebooks have been altered with our new Paisley petals Designer paper a few punches and the daisy die.  This is one of the projects the girls made at Stamp Camp On Saturday.

Spring Time Smiles

Time is running out to purchase this set from our Occassions Mini Catalog.  You can find this set on page 17 and is available in both Wood or Clear mount.  Colors used here (which seems hard to tell from this pic) are Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake & Always Artichoke.  If you are coming to camp this morning, You will be creating one of these!  

April's Special

This Month!  April1st-30th You can get not only a seek peek, but you can order this set and Designer Series paper that will be in the New Idea Book and Catalog that will be out in July.

 with only a $20 order you can also get in on the NEWEST from Stampin' Up!

 This is on of the designs I came up with that was inspired from the Sample that SU did.  We will be making this one at Stamp Camp on Saturday

You get 4 frame stamps and each one fits the Decorative Label Punch that is on page 30 of the Occasions Mini Catalog!  I also found that we have a stamp set in our Current Catalog that coordinates with this frame.  "Elements of Style" is found on page 133 of your current Catalog.  I colored them with Cherry Cobbler ink and blender pen I then ran it through the Lattice embossing folder to get this inlaid look. 

Here are the details on how you can get this set.  Place your $20 order with me today (suggestion) If you don't have the punch that would be a good start and add the Card stock that will coordinates with all the Yummy Colors in this Designer Paper!  I'm here to take your orders, or remember you can order anytime on my online store. www.janburnett.stampinup.net

See you at Camp on Saturday!

You crack me up!

This is such a cute set, "Good Egg"  This is one of the cards for a class I had on Monday

Got your Easter Cards made?  Hope this will inspire you.. Super easy!

THe Cross

This was one of the cards that we did at my class today.  I'm thinking about using it for Stamp Camp this Saturday.  Again in the stampin' Success magazine there was a card in there that used this color combo.  Rose Red, Baja Breeze and Early Espresso.  Probably would have not come up with that combo myself.  I love how it turned out.  Love to know what you think

Framed Big Shot Project

 In this months "Stampin Success" a magazine that Stampin' Up! send out monthly to all demonstrators there was a similar framed big shot project.   I loved it!  I spent yesterday Cleaning/purging my stamp room and came across frames I had bought for some project and they were stashed in one of my cabinets.  So in the mist of all the Cleaning I decided to find my Stampin' Success and see what I could come up.  I cut a piece of Flashing and ran it through my vintage wallpaper embossing die. framed it, then Cut the "B" from the Alphabet set, ran it through the big shot.. The flower is one of the three sizes of "paper" flowers that are in the catalog and through in a couple of punched flowers that were from the scraps.  Add one of the cute fabric brads and I love how it turned out.  The best part is if you could have see the MESS I was working in when I made it.  I literally had drug everything out of my cabinets and it was all in the floor, hall and my office...

Let me know what you think!

Top Note Box

 Original design from Sandra Grimes, She shared it with Linda and Linda Posted the video on how to make this amazing fun box from the top note on Stampingschool.com. If you don't subscribe you are missing out on amazing projects like this one.  Mine is a bit different but that is what makes it fun.. She give you the idea and then you can do it exactly or make it your own.  This is one of the projects that the Big Shot Club made.

Top Note Box

Stamp Set: Nature Walk

Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Ink: Soft Suede

DSP: Elegant Soirée’
Stampin' Write marker Baja Breeze 

Punches: 1 3/8 x 5/8 Oval, 2 ½ Circle, 2 3/8 scallop Circle, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack,

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note die; cardboard from DSP, Pearls,Sponges, and Post it notes (non SU)  

Two Tags Basket

 This is not my orginial idea and not real sure who to give credit to, but I know I have it some where so when I do I will get you the orginal designer out here.  But That is one thing I LOVE about being a Stampin' Up! Demo is that we have such great resources to find great ideas and then make them your own.

 Two Tag Die Box

1. Die cut two large tags from the Stampin’ Up! Two tags die (#115954).  Fold on the score lines.  Adhere the bottoms of both tags together forming the front and back of box.

Cut piece of  cardstock 2 ¾ x 6 ¾ for the side of the box.  Score ½” on long sides and 2” from each short side. Cut on the small folds in the center form the edge to the ½ score line. 

Apply sticky strip to the side flaps.  Fold up to form the fream of the box.  Adhere inside the Two Tags.

Handle is ½ x 8 ½  Designer paper is 3/4 x10

These are the punches for the Bunny

Punches: 1 3/8-x5/8 oval, 1 ¾ x 7/8 oval, full heart Decorative label XL, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack, 

Stampin' Up's Fabric

 I'm sure by now you know we (Stampin' Up!) carry fabric.  It is so cool that we do and this is one of the designs that also matches the Card Stock Sweet Stitches.  The fabric can be found on page 35 of the Occassions Mini.  This Landyard was made for me by my friend Linda Heller, Yep the Linda Heller of Stamping School.  She presented it to me in this cute box

 This Box and the box is also fabric!  I was thrilled to just get the box but when I opened it ....

The landyard was inside!  

It was just the other day that several of the girls were talking about girls that work where you need landyard at your work place.. This would be a great gift for one of those gals! 

ps... you can subscribe to Stamping School.... check it out at

www.stampingschool.com

Chirp Chirp

 Thought I'd share something new we (my husband and I) have engaged on.  Yep We are going to raise Chicks.  And Yes we will have Eggs!  I've been working on a cute tag I can put on my eggs when I sell them.. I'll share that with you when it is designed.  But in the mean time, here's the coop!

 Coop

Still under construction... and this Southside will also have a walk in "greenhouse" which will also keep the chicks warm in the winter...

Here's the chicks.. Road Island Reds.  not all are pictured here but there is approx 65... It's hard to do a head count!  If you have any cute idea for my Egg Tag let me know!

Cross from Lattice Die

Who Knew, Well Dawn Olchefske did!  She has “The EYE”  She saw this Cross in the Lattice Die that is on page 206 of the IBC  #115958.  If you look at it at an angle you will see it too.  This makes such a beautiful Card.  This is one of the projects for the Big Shot Club this month. Dawn has a how to video on her blog  here is the link

http://dostamping.typepad.com/dostamping_with_dawn/2011/02/stampin-up-lattice-die-thanks-for-caring-cross.html

I'm so glad she is so willing to share.. Hope you enjoy making one of these.

Remember you can order you one through me (if you don't already have a demonstrator) via email or on my on line store.  www.janburnett.stampinup.net

same layout different Card

 Remember the "Robin" card, well if you don't  look on the older post.  Well this is the same layout, but different focal point.  I used the flower punch and 3 of the circle punches.  I got this idea from a card that was sent to me from my friend Ginny, and she got the idea from a retreat that we went to.  Isn't it fun to take an idea and then make it your own.   This is one of cards that the girls are making at this month's "Just Cards Classes"    The stamp set is the "On your Birthday" stamp set in the IBC page 153.  The Scallop Square is the die for the big shot that has tow of the perfect scallop shapes.  This is the bigger one that measures 3x3.  Thanks for stopping by.  Hope to see you at one of my events soon.

NOW..... This is the mess I make when I'm creating ... I'm on my way in there now to clean it all up.  I'll take an after pic and post it.  I'll have to be quick, cause it doesn't stay like this for long.

Grab Bags

Grab Bags are so fun.. They are like Presents... SU has posted this offer

THese items are available on my OnLine store only  To order go to www.janburnett.stampinup.net

Item	Description
125873	$5 Grab Bag (containing at least $20 worth of products!)
125874	$10 Grab Bag (containing at least $40 worth of products!)
125875	$15 Grab Bag (containing at least $60 worth of products!)

Beginning today, April 1, and continuing while supplies last, you and your customers will be able to purchase special "grab bags" in the Online Store. These grab bags will come in three sizes: the $5, the $10, and the $15 grab bag. Each bag will contain a variety of discontinued products that could include a combination of any of the following: ribbons, Accents & Elements, chipboard, Designer Series Papers, and Simply Sent kit components. Grab bags will not contain stamp sets or tools. 

There is a link on this blog to go directly to my online store.  While you are there look on my calendar for stamping events that you are welcome to attend.

Hello!

 Look what the girls are going to make at Card Club!  It's so bright and fun!   This Set is the "hello again" Mellon Mambo, Daffodil delight, and old olive which I got the color comb from our color Coach.  If you don't have a color coach you will benefit from having this great tool.

Stamping the flower in three different color and punched out them and layered to give a really cute effect!  And then then the cool pompom's it just so cute!  Thanks for stopping by.  stay tuned for what else we are making.

April's Bloomin' Check out the deal

visit my website www.janburnett.stampinup.net for all the details!